an envelope in his hand. He handed it to Erika, then turned around
and left.
When she saw the address on the envelope, Erika’s heart nearly
stopped.
Via Hand Delivery
Ms. Erika Cheung
926 Mouton Circle
East Palo Alto, California 94303The only person who knew that was where she was living was her
colleague Julia. Two weeks earlier, Erika had let the lease expire on
her apartment in Oakland and temporarily moved in with Julia ahead
of a planned move to China in the fall. She’d been staying there only
on weeknights, going camping or traveling on weekends. Not even her
mother knew this address. The only way to have known it was to have
followed her.
The letter inside the envelope was on Boies Schiller letterhead. As
Erika read it, her sense of panic only increased:
Dear Ms. Cheung,
This firm represents Theranos, Inc. (“Theranos” or the
“Company”). We have reason to believe that you have
disclosed certain of the Company’s trade secrets and other
confidential information without authorization. We also
have reason to believe that you have done so in connection
with making false and defamatory statements about the
Company for the purpose of harming its business. You are
directed to immediately cease and desist from these
activities. Unless this matter is resolved in accordance with
the terms set forth in this letter by 5:00 p.m. (PDT) on
Friday, July 3, 2015, Theranos will consider all appropriate
remedies, including filing suit against you.